Asia Society New York

06/19/2026

Asia Society Museum, Leo Café, and AsiaStore are open today (and museum admission is free!)

Plan your visit: AsiaSociety.org/NY

06/18/2026

Greetings from Asia Society HQ in NYC! Leo says congrats to the New York Knicks! 🏀🧡💙

Since the 1960s, the leogryph has been Asia Society's symbol and a core part of our visual identity. A hybrid of the lion and the mythical griffin, leogryphs are believed to guard temples and protect those seeking enlightenment from evil forces.

06/18/2026

Celebrate Pride Month with us at next week's Leo Bar happy hour! 🏳️‍🌈

In partnership with the Human Rights Campaign, join us on June 25 at 6 p.m. at Asia Society New York for a fabulous evening of refreshments, culture, and community.

We're also honoring Tony-nominated actor Conrad Ricamora, who will be accepting the Human Rights Campaign’s Equality Crane Award for Exceptional Leadership in LGBTQ+ AANHPI Visibility. 🏆

Event is 21+ 🍸 Grab your tickets: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/events/leo-bar-happy-hour-celebrate-pride-month-3

Sponsorship support generously provided by Morgan Stanley.

06/16/2026

Asia Society is pleased to announce the winner of the 2026 Osborn Elliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism on Asia 🎉

Congratulations to Vivian Wang of The New York Times for a series of deeply reported stories exploring the paradox of life in contemporary China, and the challenges ordinary people in their daily lives face in a society powered by technology and driven by nationalist ambition.

The $10,000 cash prize is awarded annually by an independent jury to the best example of journalism about Asia during the previous calendar year.

The jury also recognized:

🔹Reuters for the excellence of its reporting on the geopolitical contest for rare-earth minerals in a remote region of Myanmar.
🔹The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and the Earth Journalism Network in a new special citation for journalistic innovation, honoring the two organizations for producing high-impact, original journalism on critical topics by tethering together newsrooms and reporters across the world.

Read more about the honoree and additional citations from the jury: https://asiasociety.org/vivian-wang-new-york-times-wins-2026-osborn-elliott-prize-excellence-journalism-asia

06/15/2026

This week at Asia Society, join us for a timely virtual conversation how Asian countries are responding to the Iran shock.

On June 18 at 8 AM, Asia Society Policy Institute's Wendy Cutler moderates a conversation on the economic impacts of the Iran crisis for Asia with Tatsuya Terazawa, Chairman and CEO of the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan, Matteo Lanzafame, Director of Macroeconomics Research at the Asian Development Bank, Julia Puspadewi Tijaja, Non-Resident Fellow at CSIS Indonesia - Centre for Strategic and International Studies, and Jenny Gordon, Honorary Professor for the Centre for Social Research (POLIS) at The Australian National University. https://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/events/crisis-cooperation-how-asia-responding-iran-shock

Tonight’s 725 Salon featuring David Weng is SOLD OUT. Subscribe to Asia Society’s newsletter and never miss an event here! https://asiasociety.org/new-york/subscribe-new-york-newsletters

Join ASPI for a virtual discussion on the economic impacts of the Iran crisis for Asia and how Asian economies are responding.

06/14/2026

Six years after the implementation of Hong Kong's National Security Law on June 30, 2020, the city remains at the center of debates about identity and governance. On June 30, 2026, join the China Books Review for a panel discussion with authors and observers of Hong Kong to reflect on the city's past, consider its present, and speculate about its future.

With Xu Xi, author of Horizon Hong Kong (2026), a collection of short stories spanning decades of life in Hong Kong; Mark Clifford, author of The Troublemaker (2024), a biography of media mogul Jimmy Lai; Anna Kwok, Board Director of the Hong Kong Democracy Council; and moderator Simon Elegant, author of City on Fire (2026). Learn more:

This panel brings together authors and observers of Hong Kong to reflect on the city's past, consider its present, and speculate about its future.

06/13/2026

Watch Films at Asia Society New York!

Our summer membership special is live now: Join as a new member and see all the films we're screening this summer—for free! The earlier you join, the more free movies you're able to watch.

Learn more:

Join as a new member and see movies for free, all summer long.

06/12/2026

Asia Society is the only institution in the world that combines a leading global think tank with a world-class cultural center, bringing together policy, arts, business, and culture to deepen understanding between Asia and the world.

We have reached thousands of people through our dynamic programs, influential policy conversations, and vibrant cultural events that bring powerful Asian voices and stories to global audiences.

Our work has never been more important, and your support is essential! Make a tax-deductible donation or join as a member before June 30: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/donate

06/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by during the Museum Mile Festival! We loved meeting you all and hope to see you at the Asia Society very soon 💙

Plan your visit: https://asiasociety.org/new-york/plan-your-visit

06/10/2026

Check out Stanley Kwan: Ladies Man in The Criterion Collection Current!

Asia Society presents a seven-film retrospective in New York from Thursday through Sunday.